Some ATMS are loudmouths

By Heloise

May 8, 2015

Dear Readers:

Here is this week's Sound On, about ATMs:

"I like ATMs that don't sound out the amount of money you are getting and instead just spit it all out at once. It is a safety issue for me. You never know who is nearby. If they hear the machine spitting out 10 $20 bills, they know that you now have a bunch of cash on you."

I.G., via email

It is important to be safe when using an ATM.

Guess it's time to scout out the machines that don't announce how much money you are getting! Put your hand over the speaker to muffle the sound, if needed.

Heloise

Dear Readers:

One-time projects to spiff up the house:

Buy hangers for water hoses.

Clean or paint the front door.

Replace hardware on kitchen cabinets.

Get a new mailbox.

Buy new pillows for the couch.

Heloise

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